1.Define Petrochemicals

A chemical product that is produced from petroleum/crude oil

2.Where Do They Come From?

They are made from petroleum. Petroleum is made from fossil fuels such as, coal and natural gases.

3.What Is The Refinement Process (Fractional Distillation)untitled.png


The seperation of a mixture into its component parts or fractions.

4. How Does It Get Into The Environment?

It is a natural occuring substance, for example a oil spill.

5. How Does It Affect The Environment?

It affects the enviroment by causing global warming, animals can die and causes oil spills